The Hunger Games Ch. 1-4

1. The story opens on the day of the ____________ .

• reaping

• tributes

• Hunger Games

• Seam

2. Which of the following statements best describes District 12 where Katniss lives?

• a wealthy coal-mining district with bright, colorful art exhibits

• a coal mining region that is dark, poor and not well-respected

• an area that is being revitalized through rebuilding and hard work

• a desolate area void of sunshine and food

3. What prompted Katniss to begin hunting in the woods, even though she knows it is illegal?

• Her father directed her to hunt in the woods to supplement his income from the mines.

• She likes to show off her skills with a knife since few of the residents can use one.

• It was the only way she could spend time with Gale, her hunting partner and best friend.

• It was her only option to keep her family alive after he father's death.

4.How many entries did Primrose have in the lottery for the reaping?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

5. What is the meaning of the phrase "the protocol has become rusty" in the passage where Katniss quickly steps forward and says, "I volunteer. I volunteer as tribute!"

• The directors are confused because it has been a very long time since a volunteer has surfaced during the reaping

• The directors are trying to decide whether they will accept Katniss as a volunteer.

• The glass ball containing the names of the entrants is very old.

• The directions for the reaping have been lost.

6. What act of defiance did District 12 engage in?

• They all made the sign of the mockingjay.

• They refused to allow Prim to be chosen.

• Not one single person clapped when Katniss took the stage at the reaping.

• No one made eye contact with the cameras as they panned the room.

7. What significant childhood connection does Katniss have to Peeta?

• He taught her how to identify the edible plant, katniss, after which she was named.

• Madge and Peeta were the only childhood friends Katniss had.

• Peeta's father knew Katniss' mother.

• He served as her lifeline by tossing burnt bread at her so she could survive.

8. Why are certain tributes referred to as "Careers" with lots of experience?

• They are the tributes sponsored by the Capitol.

• They are kids from wealthier districts who've been trained their whole lives for this contest.

• They are paid contestants who wish to have careers as mercenaries.

• They are th tallest, strongest contestants identified by the audience watching the show.

11. What is the symbolic significance of the dandelion?

• It represents vengence.

• It represents independence.

• It represents hope.

• It represents nature.

12. Which of the following statements is an accurate description of the Capitol's residents?

• They are alien-like with exaggerated facial features.

• They appear similar to the residents of other districts.

• They wear futuristic clothing made from rare, metallic material.

• They are oddly dressed with painted faces.